China vs Germany: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes
China
639,280
in 2024
Germany
204,945
in 2024
China rank
2nd
Germany rank
5th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 639,280 against 204,945 in Germany, a difference of 434,335.
That makes China's figure about 3.1 times Germany's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 5th of 143 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 343,767 | 203,086 | 140,681 | China |
| 2020s | 539,157 | 197,120 | 342,037 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes, China or Germany?
- China, at 639,280 against 204,945 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes between China and Germany?
- 434,335, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- China ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 5th of 143 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release